VANTAGE ACADEMY TRUST

Preparing local children to thrive as global citizens

Teaching Assistant Level 2 (One to One SEND Support)

Part Time/ Fixed Term (2 Posts)

25 hours per week term time only plus 5 INSET Days

Monday - Friday 9am - 2.30pm

Actual Salary for part time and term time working - £15.927.21 per annum (including SEN Allowance)

Advert Closing Date: 12pm on Friday 6^th February 2026

Interview Date: Monday 9^th February 2026

Start Date: Monay 23^rd February 2026

Location: Knowsley Lane Primary School, Astley Road, Huyton, Merseyside, L36 8DB

Knowsley Lane Primary School thrives on a friendly, talented, and dedicated staff team committed to developing the potential of each and every one of our children. Join us on our journey and make a difference.

The Governors and Principal of our school are seeking two talented and committed Teaching Assistants Level 2 (One to One SEND Support) to join our team.

The successful candidates will already have experience of working with children in a primary school setting and have:

• QCF Level 2 Supporting Teaching & Learning in Schools or equivalent qualification
• GCSE Maths and English Grade 4 or above (or equivalent qualification)
• Experience of working with children with SEN
• Knowledge of SEN strategies and interventions (e.g., autism, ADHD, dyslexia, speech & language difficulties).
• the skills to motivate, inspire and co-operate with their colleagues and children
• ability to use their own initiative and have a positive attitude towards the school ethos as well as be adaptable in situations
• excellent communication skills with children, staff, parents and the wider community
• a strong commitment supporting children’s learning and good behaviour
• a proven track record of good attendance
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What we can offer you:

• An inclusive and diverse school community
• Friendly, motivated, committed and highly skilled staff
• Opportunities to work with colleagues from across Vantage Academy Trust
• A firm commitment to your professional development
• A supportive Leadership team
• A strong focus on staff wellbeing
• Local government pension scheme enrolment

This role is subject to additional pupil funding and will cease when the pupil leaves the school or funding ends whichever is sooner; and this will be reviewed annually.

If you think this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you!

We warmly encourage visits to our school. Please contact us on 0151 556 9999 visit our website https://knowsleylane.knowsley.sch.uk/ or email klppoffice@vantageacademies.co.uk 

We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. Appointment to this post will be subject to safer recruitment procedures including an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check, suitable references being received, and social media checks being carried out. References will be requested prior to interview.